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1 online resource (327 pages). |
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Series |
A tea shop mystery ; 19 |
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Childs, Laura.
Tea shop mystery ; 19.
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Summary |
"While viewing the harbor's Gaslights and Galleons Parade from the widow's walk of Timothy Neville's Charleston mansion, local banker Carson Lanier seemingly tumbles over a narrow railing, then plunges three stories to his death. But a tragic accident becomes something much more sinister when it's discovered that the victim was first shot with a bolt from a crossbow. At the request of the mansion owner, Theodosia investigates the tragedy and is soon neck deep in suspects. An almost ex-wife, a coworker, a real estate partner-- all had motives for killing the luckless banker, but one resorted to murder to settle accounts"-- Provided by publisher. |
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When it is discovered that banker Carson Lanier was hit by a crossbow, Theodosia is challenged to identify the killer among multiple suspects, including an estranged wife, a disgruntled co-worker, and a real-estate partner. |
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"Theodosia Browning investigates a Charleston steeped in tradition and treachery in the latest Tea Shop Mystery from New York Times bestselling author Laura Childs. While viewing the harbor's Gaslights and Galleons Parade from the widow's walk of Timothy Neville's Charleston mansion, local banker Carson Lanier seemingly tumbles over a narrow railing, then plunges three stories to his death. But a tragic accident becomes something much more sinister when it's discovered that the victim was first shot with a bolt from a crossbow. At the request of the mansion owner, Theodosia investigates the tragedy and is soon neck deep in suspects. An almost ex-wife, a coworker, a real estate partner--all had motives for killing the luckless banker, but one resorted to murder to settle accounts"-- Provided by publisher. |
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Subject |
Browning, Theodosia (Fictitious character) -- Fiction.
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Women detectives -- South Carolina -- Charleston -- Fiction.
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Murder -- Investigation -- Fiction.
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Browning, Theodosia (Fictitious character) |
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Murder -- Investigation. |
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Women detectives. |
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South Carolina -- Charleston. |
Genre |
Mystery Fiction.
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Electronic books. |
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Detective and mystery fiction.
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Fiction.
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Detective and mystery fiction.
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Other Form: |
Electronic reproduction of (manifestation): Childs, Laura. Plum tea crazy New York : Berkley Prime Crime, 2018 9780451489609 (DLC) 2017042055 (OCoLC)990286785 |
ISBN |
9780451489623 : $65.00 |
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0451489624 : $65.00 |
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